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Elizabeth Howell

'Unexpected odor' on Russian spacecraft delays cargo delivery for ISS astronauts

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Astronauts found an "unexpected odor" after trying to open the door to a new cargo spacecraft at the space station, according to NASA.

A Russian Progress spacecraft docked at the International Space Station on Saturday (Nov. 23) at the Russian Poisk module after its launch on Nov. 21. But astronauts couldn't keep the spacecraft hatch open for long to retrieve fresh food, supplies and equipment due to a stench coming from the capsule.

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